Welding Technology
Certificate of Achievement Welding · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
About the Program
Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: 01325.00CA
See AS Degree in Welding Technology.
Admission to the Program: See AS Degree in Welding Technology. Program prerequisites: WLD 20 and WLD 21
Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Setup and safely operate welding equipment.
- Demonstrate the skill set necessary to qualify for an unlimited position welding qualification meeting AWS standards.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication in a variety of situations, utilizing proper welding terminology and acronyms.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | 43 | |
| WLD 22 | Oxyacetylene Welding and Flame Cutting | 2 |
| WLD 24 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick Electrode) | 8 |
| WLD 25 | Fabrication Practicums | 2 |
| WLD 26 | Symbol Reading, Blue Print Interpretation and Computations | 3 |
| WLD 28 | Mig and Tig Arc Welding | 3 |
| WLD 30 | Heavy Plate Welding | 3 |
| WLD 32 | Integrated Welding Applications | 3 |
| WLD 34 | Pipe and Tube Welding | 4 |
| WLD 36 | Welder Qualification | 3 |
| WLD 40 | Welding Equipment Maintenance and Service | 2 |
| WLD 42 | Introduction to Welding Inspection | 2 |
| WLD 50 | Pipe Fitting and Cutting | 2 |
| WLD 56 | Welding Industry Employment Preparation | 3 |
| WLD 154 | Shop Practices for Welders I | 1 |
| WLD 156 | Shop Practices for Welders II | 1 |
| WLD 160 | Welding Certification Practices | 1 |
| Total | 43 | |